What We’re Learning About Senior Horses
You’re likely eager for fresh information on how to care for your equids over 20, hoping they will live as long as possible but with a good quality of life.
Category: Horses Age
Tips for Preparing Your Older Horse for Winter
With the cold weather almost upon us, we must take into account several important considerations for preparing and maintaining older horses
What Nutrients Does Your Horse Need?
With respect to weight management, balancing a horse’s diet while meeting its digestible energy requirements is extremely important.
Horses’ Maintenance Energy Requirements Reviewed
To achieve optimal weight management of horses, it is important to determine how much energy (calories) they need per day.
The Energy Content of Horse Feeds
Understanding the concept of weight management requires an understanding of energy. Very often horse owners confuse the term “energy” with “spirit” or “activity level.” As it relates to nutrition, however, energy refers to calories, which are units of energy (described further below).
Healthy Horse Treats
Fed in moderation, most treats won’t negatively impact a horse’s overall diet.
Equine Muscle Matters Reviewed
Most horse owners appreciate the sight of a well-muscled horse, along with the time and effort riders or trainers must commit…
Understanding and Managing Equine Obesity
Nonetheless, obesity remains a problem for not only horses but the people who care for them as well
What Does Your Horse’s Stool Say?
So don’t regard horse poop as just a pain in the butt to muck, pick up, and dispose of. Rather, consider it a valuable window into your horse’s gut and overall health status.
Just doesn’t want to walk
10 Years Old
I have a horse that is 10 yrs old and I would like to get her started on barrels, do you think she is to old to train. I have had several people tell me that. She is very nice to ride and learns quick. Who do you think would be the best trainer around this area (Dallas / Ft. Worth).
APHA gelding that is 2
Hi, my name is Randi. I have an APHA gelding that is 2 turning 3 next May. I have a horse show in September and I was wondering if it was too early to take my horse and walk/trot the barrels. If this is to early would you be able to tell me when I should start training him. Thanks so much for your time.
Switch From Western Pleasure and Trail to Barrels
I have a 20 year old gelding that made a lifestyle change from western pleasure and trail to barrels about 2 and 1/2 years ago. He has really started coming on and inhaling the barrels. Here recently, especially in arenas with solid concrete walls he has started slamming on the brakes about two to three strides in front of the second barrel.
20 Year Old Bred Right
We recently acquired a mare that will turn 7 this May. Bloodlines are: top Howie Bars which is Three Bars grandson. Susie Star Jr which goes back Leo. Bottom is That Shecky Deal X Shecky Greene(TB). Liberty Space X Time and Space. This mare has had limited work on Barrels, is extremely quick and athletic.
New 15 month Old Colt Not Gelded Yet
I have just bought a new 15 month old colt. He hasn’t been gelded yet, but he will be within the next two months. He looks older than he is because he’s 14’3 hands tall Is it too early to start slow working him—riding him?